The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service has released an important new report that details Barack Obama’s record on nominating judges during his first term. Itís no surprise: Republican obstruction against his selections was unprecedented…

A quick look at the reportís summary confirms that Obamaís nominees have been treated more†roughly than those of Presidents Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and the other Bush.

Thatís only half the story. George H.W. Bush had to deal with an opposition party Senate for his entire first term, and Bill Clinton and George W. Bush had that during about half of ... Read more